Press Releases

Representative Teresa Martinez Statement on Colorado River Water Decision

Friday, July 31, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Representative Teresa Martinez Statement on Colorado River Water Decision STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Teresa Martinez, Chairman of the House Rural Economic Development Committee, released the following statement today in response to the federal government’s Final Environmental Impact Statement on ...

Arizona House Republicans Hail Supreme Court Victory for Women’s Sports

Tuesday, June 30,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona House Republicans Hail Supreme Court Victory for Women’s Sports STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Republicans today celebrated a major victory for female athletes after the United States Supreme Court upheld the right of states to reserve girls’ and women’s ...

New Law Expands Access to Affordable Healthcare in Rural Arizona

Tuesday, June 23,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Law Expands Access to Affordable Healthcare in Rural Arizona STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Rural Arizonans will have a faster, more affordable option for treating common infections under legislation sponsored by Republican State Representative Chris Lopez and signed into law.Rep. Lopez ...

Hobbs Vetoes Bill to Stop Child and Revenge Porn Before It Spreads

Monday, June 22,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hobbs Vetoes Bill to Stop Child and Revenge Porn Before It Spreads STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would have required commercial pornography websites to verify the age and consent of every person depicted before publishing ...

Ben Avery Shooting Facility Protected from Closure Under New Arizona Law

Monday, June 22,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ben Avery Shooting Facility Protected from Closure Under New Arizona Law STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Ben Avery Shooting Facility and other major state-owned public shooting ranges are now protected from unilateral closure under legislation sponsored by Republican State Representative Quang ...

New Arizona Law Requires Clear Labels on Cell-Cultured Food Products

Monday, June 22,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Arizona Law Requires Clear Labels on Cell-Cultured Food Products STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – A new state law will require food products made from cultivated animal cells to be clearly labeled before they are sold to Arizona consumers.House Bill 2762, sponsored ...

Arizona Secure Elections Act Advances to Statewide Ballot

Friday, June 12,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Secure Elections Act Advances to Statewide Ballot STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona Legislature today gave final approval to House Concurrent Resolution 2001, the Arizona Secure Elections Act, sending State Representative Alexander Kolodin’s election-integrity measure to the statewide ballot.The constitutional ...

New Law Targets One of the Biggest Drivers of Housing Costs

Thursday, June 11,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Law Targets One of the Biggest Drivers of Housing Costs STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – A new Arizona law will help make new homes more affordable and speed up construction by giving communities a better way to pay for the roads, ...

Arizona House Republicans Secure Major Budget Wins for Families and Taxpayers

Wednesday, June 10,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona House Republicans Secure Major Budget Wins for Families and Taxpayers STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Republicans will pass a state budget this week that delivers major wins for families and taxpayers in divided government, including historic cost-of-living tax relief, ...

Arizona Enacts New Law Cracking Down on Nicotine Products Targeting Kids

Friday, June 5,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Enacts New Law Cracking Down on Nicotine Products Targeting Kids STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – House Bill 4001, sponsored by State Representative Jeff Weninger, has been signed into law, creating new protections against underage nicotine sales and stronger accountability for manufacturers ...

Rep. Rivero’s Second Chance Bill Heads to Governor After Unanimous Passage

Tuesday, June 2,  2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Rivero’s Second Chance Bill Heads to Governor After Unanimous Passage STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Tony Rivero’s legislation to give eligible Arizonans a second chance after completing their sentence has passed the Arizona House and Senate unanimously and now ...

Majority Leader Michael Carbone Named 2026 Nuclear State Champion

Thursday, May 7, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Majority Leader Michael Carbone Named 2026 Nuclear State Champion STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Majority Leader Michael Carbone has been named a 2026 Nuclear State Champion by Nuclear Matters, the grassroots advocacy arm of the Nuclear Energy Institute.The national recognition ...

Rep. Cody Reim Leads Push to Protect Salt River Horses

Tuesday, May 5, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Cody Reim Leads Push to Protect Salt River Horses STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Cody Reim is advancing legislation to temporarily halt removals from the Salt River horse herd, provide time for a genetic diversity study, and strengthen long-term ...

Rep. Teresa Martinez: Arizona Should Lead on Reliable Geothermal Energy

Friday, May 1, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Teresa Martinez: Arizona Should Lead on Reliable Geothermal Energy STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Rural Economic Development Committee Chairman Teresa Martinez today celebrated the Legislature’s final approval of House Concurrent Resolution 2057, which expresses support for geothermal energy development ...

Rep. Bliss Highlights Wildfire Mitigation, Insurance Non-Renewals at Arizona Corporation Commission Town Hall

Friday, April 17, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Bliss Highlights Wildfire Mitigation, Insurance Non-Renewals at Arizona Corporation Commission Town Hall STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Selina Bliss took part in an Arizona Corporation Commission town hall Thursday evening on wildfire mitigation, joining commissioners, utility officials, fire and ...

Chairman Rivero Launches Joint Legislative Taiwan Caucus

Thursday, April 16, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chairman Rivero Launches Joint Legislative Taiwan Caucus STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Tony Rivero, Chairman of the Arizona House International Trade Committee, today announced the formation of the Joint Legislative Taiwan Caucus, a bipartisan group focused on strengthening economic ties ...

Rep. Chris Lopez Chosen for National Emerging Leaders Program

Thursday, April 16, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Chris Lopez Chosen for National Emerging Leaders Program STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez has been selected for the 22nd Annual Melissa Hortman Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, a national ...

Arizona Closes Lemon Law Loophole for Leased Vehicles

Wednesday, April 15, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Closes Lemon Law Loophole for Leased Vehicles STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizonans who lease a vehicle will no longer be left on the hook when a new car turns out to be a lemon. House Bill 2323, sponsored by State ...

Arizona Enacts Tougher Fentanyl Sentences for Drug Traffickers

Tuesday, April 14, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Enacts Tougher Fentanyl Sentences for Drug Traffickers STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona has enacted tougher penalties for fentanyl trafficking under House Bill 2132, strengthening sentencing laws against dealers moving dangerous quantities of the drug.The new law lowers from 200 grams ...

Arizona Cracks Down on Adult Predators Who Sextort Teens Online

Tuesday, April 14, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Cracks Down on Adult Predators Who Sextort Teens Online STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Pamela Carter announced today that House Bill 2666 has been signed into law, strengthening penalties for sexual extortion when adult offenders target Arizona teens online.Under ...

Arizona Enacts “Cade’s Law” to Tackle Teen Suicide

Monday, April 13, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Enacts “Cade’s Law” to Tackle Teen Suicide STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Pamela Carter announced today that House Bill 2665, Cade’s Law: If You See Something Say Something, has been signed into law, giving prosecutors clear authority to charge ...

Hobbs Freezes Bill Signings After Abandoning Budget Talks

Monday, April 13, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hobbs Freezes Bill Signings After Abandoning Budget Talks STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro today criticized Governor Katie Hobbs’ decision to freeze bill signings after she walked away from budget negotiations more than three weeks ago. Hobbs left ...

Arizona House Sends Repeal of Cesar Chavez Day Law to Governor Hobbs

Monday, March 30, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona House Sends Repeal of Cesar Chavez Day Law to Governor Hobbs STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House today passed legislation repealing the state law recognizing Cesar Chavez Day, following reports detailing Chavez’s sexual abuse of girls and assaults on ...

Rep. Willoughby Praises Trump Administration Nationwide Emergency Fuel Waiver Bringing Relief to Arizona Drivers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Willoughby Praises Trump Administration Nationwide Emergency Fuel Waiver Bringing Relief to Arizona Drivers STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby today praised the Trump Administration after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced emergency action to boost fuel supply ...

House Republicans Pass Bill Cracking Down on Nicotine Products Targeting Kids

Monday, March 16, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Republicans Pass Bill Cracking Down on Nicotine Products Targeting Kids STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives today passed House Bill 4001, sponsored by State Representative Jeff Weninger, Chairman of the Arizona House Commerce Committee, to strengthen enforcement ...

House Passes Bill to Put Medical Directives on Arizona IDs

Friday, March 13, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Passes Bill to Put Medical Directives on Arizona IDs STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives on Wednesday passed House Bill 2772, sponsored by State Representative Khyl Powell, to make medical directive information easier to recognize in an ...

Arizona House Passes Bipartisan Housing Affordability Bill

Thursday, March 12, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona House Passes Bipartisan Housing Affordability Bill STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives on Wednesday passed House Bill 2946, bipartisan legislation sponsored by State Representative Khyl Powell to reduce local government cost burdens that drive up housing prices ...

House Republicans Pass Gress Bill to Advance I-11 Study

Wednesday, March 11, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Republicans Pass Gress Bill to Advance I-11 Study STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 2601, sponsored by State Representative Matt Gress, to keep the Interstate 11 study on track and continue work ...

Rep. Quang Nguyen to Honor Crew of PCU Arizona on House Floor

Tuesday, March 3, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Quang Nguyen to Honor Crew of PCU Arizona on House Floor STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Quang Nguyen will welcome the sailors of PCU Arizona to the Arizona House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. ...

Arizona House Passes Resolutions Affirming Israel’s Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Monday, February 23, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona House Passes Resolutions Affirming Israel’s Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives today approved House Resolution 2002 and House Concurrent Resolution 2047, legislation sponsored by State Representative David Livingston affirming Israel’s sovereignty over ...

Education Chairs Gress and Angius Introduce Legislation to Ban Teacher Strikes and Protect Classroom Instruction Following Mass Sick-Outs

Monday, February 16, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Education Chairs Gress and Angius Introduce Legislation to Ban Teacher Strikes and Protect Classroom Instruction Following Mass Sick-Outs STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – House Education Committee Chairman Matt Gress and Senate Education Committee Chairman Hildy Angius have introduced legislation to prohibit teacher ...

Full Property Tax Relief Approved for Arizona’s Most Severely Disabled Veterans

Friday, February 13, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Property Tax Relief Approved for Arizona’s Most Severely Disabled Veterans STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Legislation delivering full property tax relief to Arizona’s most severely disabled veterans has been signed into law following near-unanimous bipartisan passage in the Arizona Legislature.House Bill ...

House Republicans Censure Attorney General Mayes, Call for Resignation Over Dangerous Statements Targeting Law Enforcement

Thursday, February 5, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Republicans Censure Attorney General Mayes, Call for Resignation Over Dangerous Statements Targeting Law Enforcement STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Republicans today passed House Resolution 2004, censuring Attorney General Kris Mayes and calling for her resignation after public statements that ...

House Appropriations Committee Approves Resolutions Affirming Israel’s Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Thursday, February 5, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Appropriations Committee Approves Resolutions Affirming Israel’s Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative David Livingston, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced committee approval of House Resolution 2002 and House Concurrent Resolution 2047, legislation affirming ...

Rep. Wilmeth’s Constitutional Adjournment Measure Advances Through House Committee

Thursday, February 5, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Wilmeth’s Constitutional Adjournment Measure Advances Through House Committee STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Legislation sponsored by State Representative Justin Wilmeth to set a firm April 30 adjournment deadline for regular legislative sessions passed the House Government Committee on Wednesday.House Concurrent ...

Education Chairs Condemn Coordinated Teacher Sick-Outs That Closed Schools and Disrupted Learning Across Arizona

Wednesday, February 4, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Education Chairs Condemn Coordinated Teacher Sick-Outs That Closed Schools and Disrupted Learning Across Arizona STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – House Education Committee Chairman Matt Gress and Senate Education Committee Chairman Hildy Angius today condemned a coordinated wave of teacher sick-outs that forced ...

House Retains Independent Counsel to Probe Hobbs DCS Pay-to-Play Scandal

Monday, February 2, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Retains Independent Counsel to Probe Hobbs DCS Pay-to-Play Scandal STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – House Speaker Steve Montenegro today announced that the House advisory team investigating Governor Katie Hobbs’ Department of Child Safety has engaged outside counsel to conduct an independent ...

‘One Big Beautiful Implementation’ Continues: House Republicans Advance SNAP Reforms to Cut Fraud, Lower Error Rates, and Protect Eligible Families

Monday, February 2, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘One Big Beautiful Implementation’ Continues: House Republicans Advance SNAP Reforms to Cut Fraud, Lower Error Rates, and Protect Eligible Families STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Republicans will continue their implementation of federal reforms under H.R. 1 on Monday as the ...

Arizona House Honors Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk

Friday, January 30, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona House Honors Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday welcomed Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, to the House floor, where she delivered the opening prayer to begin the day’s ...

Rep. Heap Introduces Legislation to Repeal Hobbs’ “Solar First” Map, Which Prioritizes Massive Solar Farms Near Communities

Thursday, January 29, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Heap Introduces Legislation to Repeal Hobbs’ “Solar First” Map, Which Prioritizes Massive Solar Farms Near Communities STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona State Representative Ralph Heap today introduced House Bill 2975, directing the Arizona State Land Commissioner to immediately suspend the ...

Governor Talks Affordability, But Can’t Walk the Walk

Friday, January 23, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Talks Affordability, But Can’t Walk the Walk Governor’s quick veto of Republican tax plan puts Arizona taxpayers on the clock with “flawed” forms just in time for filing season.Arizona has two Katie Hobbs. Candidate Katie Hobbs said the word “affordability” ...

Rep. Chris Lopez Champions C-PACE Legislation to Drive Economic Growth & Infrastructure Investment in Pinal County

Thursday, January 22, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Chris Lopez Champions C-PACE Legislation to Drive Economic Growth & Infrastructure Investment in Pinal County STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez today announced his leadership on legislation to establish a Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) program ...

Rep. Justin Wilmeth Introduces Constitutional Measure to Set Firm April 30 Adjournment for Legislative Sessions

Wednesday, January 21, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Justin Wilmeth Introduces Constitutional Measure to Set Firm April 30 Adjournment for Legislative Sessions STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Justin Wilmeth, Chairman of the House Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, has introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2005, a constitutional ...

Appropriations Committee Chairmen Support Legislature’s Tax Conformity Plan

Wednesday, January 14, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Appropriations Committee Chairmen Support Legislature’s Tax Conformity Plan STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – House Appropriations Chairman David Livingston and Senate Appropriations Chairman David Farnsworth today voiced strong support for legislation aligning Arizona’s tax code with President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, calling ...

Rep. Selina Bliss Proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Day on House Floor

Tuesday, January 13, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Selina Bliss Proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Day on House Floor STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Selina Bliss, Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, today sponsored and presented a legislative proclamation on the Arizona House floor recognizing ...

ICE Detainer Exposes System Failure After Sexual Assault of Elementary Student

Wednesday, December 24, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ICE Detainer Exposes System Failure After Sexual Assault of Elementary Student STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – An ICE detainer issued in Phoenix following the sexual assault of a 10-year-old student at Orangewood Elementary School exposes a serious breakdown in public safety protections ...

DHS and ICE Remove Violent Criminals as Political Leaders Undermine Law Enforcement

Tuesday, December 23, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DHS and ICE Remove Violent Criminals as Political Leaders Undermine Law Enforcement STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue carrying out their core mission—protecting the American people by identifying, arresting, ...

Rep. Kolodin Introduces Arizona Secure Elections Act to End Arizona Election Chaos

Monday, November 17, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Kolodin Introduces Arizona Secure Elections Act to End Arizona Election Chaos STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona State Representative Alexander Kolodin, Chair of the House Committee on Election Integrity and Florida-style Voting Systems, has introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2001, the Arizona ...

Leadership OP-ED: “No Jobs Hobbs”

Tuesday, November 4, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “No Jobs Hobbs” By Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro, Majority Leader Michael Carbone, Majority Whip Julie Willoughby, and Speaker Pro Tempore Neal Carter STATE CAPITOL, ARIZONA –The numbers don’t lie: Governor Hobbs has been bad for Arizona’s jobs.When Hobbs took ...

House Republicans Urge Arizona Supreme Court to Require Secretary Fontes to Follow Transparency Laws in Drafting Election Manual

Monday, September 22nd, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Republicans Urge Arizona Supreme Court to Require Secretary Fontes to Follow Transparency Laws in Drafting Election Manual STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro announced today that House Republicans, along with Senate President Warren Petersen, filed an amicus ...

Speaker Montenegro Honors Life of Charlie Kirk Following Assassination

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Speaker Montenegro Honors Life of Charlie Kirk Following Assassination STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro today issued the following statement after the shocking assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk in Utah:“God bless American hero Charlie Kirk and his family. ...

Lawmakers Demand Accountability and Transparency After Hearing on Prison Homicides and Safety Issues

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lawmakers Demand Accountability and Transparency After Hearing on Prison Homicides and Safety Issues STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Following Tuesday’s Joint Ad Hoc Study Committee on Correctional Practices and Facility Safety hearing, Co-Chairs Representative Quang Nguyen and Senator Kevin Payne expressed deep concern ...

Rep. John Gillette: Secretary Fontes’ UOCAVA Ballot Directive Undermines Arizona Election Security

Monday, August 11th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. John Gillette: Secretary Fontes’ UOCAVA Ballot Directive Undermines Arizona Election Security STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona State Representative John Gillette today condemned Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for once again taking unilateral action that weakens Arizona’s election integrity and threatens the ...

Rep. Blackman Urges Federal Approval of Long-Awaited Resolution Copper Project to Deliver High-Wage Jobs, Economic Development

Monday, August 4th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. Blackman Urges Federal Approval of Long-Awaited Resolution Copper Project to Deliver High-Wage Jobs, Economic Development STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Walt Blackman, Chairman of the House Government Committee, on Friday expressed strong support for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) ...

Rep. David Marshall Condemns Sedona’s Proposed Multi-Million-Dollar Cost Shift to Other Communities’ Ratepayers

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rep. David Marshall Condemns Sedona’s Proposed Multi-Million-Dollar Cost Shift to Other Communities’ Ratepayers STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative David Marshall today submitted a letter to the Arizona Corporation Commission opposing the City of Sedona’s effort to force a multi-million-dollar cost shift ...

State Representative Leo Biasiucci Applauds $50 Million Toyota Expansion in Wittmann

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Representative Leo Biasiucci Applauds $50 Million Toyota Expansion in Wittmann STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Leo Biasiucci today welcomed Toyota’s $50 million expansion at the Arizona Proving Grounds near Wittmann—a major investment in District 30 and ...

Talks Tough. Vetoes Weak. Hobbs Blocks Bill Targeting America’s Foreign Adversaries.

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Talks Tough. Vetoes Weak. Hobbs Blocks Bill Targeting America’s Foreign Adversaries. STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –   State Representative Lupe Diaz issued the following statement following Governor Katie Hobbs’ veto of HB2542, his legislation to stop Arizona tax dollars from going to companies tied to the People’s ...

Arizona Enacts Law to Provide Justice for the Wrongfully Convicted

Monday, June 30th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Enacts Law to Provide Justice for the Wrongfully Convicted STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –   Legislation sponsored by State Representative Khyl Powell to compensate Arizonans who were proven wrongfully convicted and incarcerated has been signed into law, following final passage by the Legislature.The ...

Arizona House Sends Cartel Terror Designation Measure to Voters

Monday, June 30th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona House Sends Cartel Terror Designation Measure to Voters STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –   Arizona voters will decide next year whether violent drug cartels operating across the southern border should be officially designated as terrorist organizations under state law. The Legislature has passed House ...

House Republicans Secure Over $100 Million in Savings, Protect Conservative Priorities in Revised Budget Package

Friday, June 27th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Republicans Secure Over $100 Million in Savings, Protect Conservative Priorities in Revised Budget Package STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  After passing a structurally balanced, conservative budget earlier this month that prioritized public safety, limited government, and lower costs for Arizona families, House ...

New Arizona Law Targets Foreign Government Intimidation

Wednesday, June 26th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Arizona Law Targets Foreign Government Intimidation STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Quang Nguyen, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, announced today that his legislation to combat transnational repression, HB2374, has been signed into law.The bipartisan measure strengthens Arizona’s statutes against crimes ...

Governor Vetoes House Budgets Aimed at Preventing Government Shutdown

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Vetoes House Budgets Aimed at Preventing Government Shutdown STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs today vetoed both budget proposals passed by the Arizona House of Representatives: the original balanced budget approved earlier this month, and the continuation budget passed ...

New Law to Secure the Future of Chase Field Expected Soon

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Law to Secure the Future of Chase Field Expected Soon STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Legislation to protect the long-term future of Chase Field and keep the Arizona Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix is expected to be signed into law soon, following strong ...

Representative Walt Blackman: Independent Oversight of Corrections System Is Long Overdue

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Representative Walt Blackman: Independent Oversight of Corrections System Is Long Overdue STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman, Chairman of the House Government Committee, issued the following statement in support of SB1507, legislation sponsored by Senator Shawnna Bolick to establish independent oversight ...

House Passes Continuation Budget to Prevent Government Shutdown

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Passes Continuation Budget to Prevent Government Shutdown STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  The Arizona House of Representatives today passed a continuation budget to keep state government open past the June 30 deadline, after determining that the executive budget deal negotiated by the ...

Governor’s Budget Negotiated with Senate Lacks Sufficient Support in the House

Friday, June 20th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor’s Budget Negotiated with Senate Lacks Sufficient Support in the House STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro announced today that the Arizona House will move forward with a continuation budget to keep government open and avoid a shutdown—after determining ...

House Passes Conservative, Fiscally Responsible Balanced Budget Focused on Public Safety, Protecting Taxpayers, and Government Accountability

Friday, June 13th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Passes Conservative, Fiscally Responsible Balanced Budget Focused on Public Safety, Protecting Taxpayers, and Government Accountability STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  The Arizona House of Representatives today passed a structurally balanced, conservative budget that fulfills House Republicans’ promise to strengthen public safety, lower ...

House Budget Clears Committee, Heads to Floor on Friday

Thursday, June 12th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Budget Clears Committee, Heads to Floor on Friday STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro today announced that the House Republican budget proposal has passed the Appropriations Committee and is set for consideration of the full House tomorrow.“This budget ...

House Introduces Responsible, Balanced Budget Focused on Public Safety, Protecting Taxpayers, and Government Accountability

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Introduces Responsible, Balanced Budget Focused on Public Safety, Protecting Taxpayers, and Government Accountability STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Arizona House Republicans today introduced a structurally balanced, law-and-order budget designed to serve Arizona families. The budget package, filed as bills HB2947 through HB2961, focuses ...

Arizona Legislature Passes “Antisemitism in Education Act”

Wednesday June 4th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Legislature Passes “Antisemitism in Education Act” STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  The Arizona House today gave final approval to HB2867, the Antisemitism in Education Act, sending it to the governor’s desk. Sponsored by State Representative Michael Way and passed with bipartisan support, the ...

Governor Hobbs Vetoes Local Control for San Simon Valley Groundwater Sub-basin

Thursday May 29th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Hobbs Vetoes Local Control for San Simon Valley Groundwater Sub-basin STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB1300, which would have given residents of the San Simon Valley sub-basin in southeastern Arizona the opportunity to establish an “Irrigation Non-expansion Area” (INA) ...

Governor Hobbs Vetoes Local Control for San Simon Valley Groundwater Sub-basin

Thursday May 29th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Hobbs Vetoes Local Control for San Simon Valley Groundwater Sub-basin STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed SB1300, which would have given residents of the San Simon Valley sub-basin in southeastern Arizona the opportunity to establish an “Irrigation Non-expansion Area” (INA) ...

Representatives Willoughby and Kupper to Arizona’s U.S. Senators: Federal AI Moratorium Would Block Commonsense State Laws, Endanger Public Protections

Thursday May 27th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Representatives Willoughby and Kupper to Arizona’s U.S. Senators: Federal AI Moratorium Would Block Commonsense State Laws, Endanger Public Protections STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  State Representatives Julie Willoughby and Nick Kupper on Friday sent a joint letter to U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and ...

Judiciary Chairman Quang Nguyen Expands Investigation Into Prison Violence, Demands Records From ADCRR on Inmate Deaths, Weapons, and Outside Influence

Tuesday May 20th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Judiciary Chairman Quang Nguyen Expands Investigation Into Prison Violence, Demands Records From ADCRR on Inmate Deaths, Weapons, and Outside Influence STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  State Representative Quang Nguyen, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is escalating his investigation into the Arizona Department ...

Governor Hobbs Vetoes Local Control for the Douglas Active Management Area

Tuesday May 20th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Hobbs Vetoes Local Control for the Douglas Active Management Area STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Arizona State Representative Gail Griffin, Chair of the House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee, introduced House Bill 2089 to allow residents of any voter-established Active Management Area (AMA)—including ...

Arizona Law Now Protects Kids from Inappropriate Ads in Digital Apps

Tuesday May 13th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Law Now Protects Kids from Inappropriate Ads in Digital Apps STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – A new Arizona law will protect children from inappropriate and mature advertisements on digital apps marketed to kids.HB2195, sponsored by House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby, was signed ...

Arizona Enacts Law Requiring Age Checks to Keep Minors Off Porn Sites

Tuesday May 13th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Enacts Law Requiring Age Checks to Keep Minors Off Porn Sites STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona has enacted a new law requiring commercial pornography websites to verify a user’s age before granting access—marking a major win for families and a key ...

Seek and Find Alert System Signed into Law to Protect Missing Vulnerable Arizonans

Tuesday May 13th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seek and Find Alert System Signed into Law to Protect Missing Vulnerable Arizonans STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Republican State Representative Khyl Powell today announced that HB2894, his legislation to strengthen Arizona’s emergency alert system for missing persons, has been signed into law, delivering ...

Arizona Strengthens Protections for Children Against Marijuana Marketing

Monday May 12th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Strengthens Protections for Children Against Marijuana Marketing STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Legislation strengthening Arizona’s restrictions on marijuana advertising was signed into law today after receiving strong bipartisan support in both chambers. HB2179, sponsored by State Representative Selina Bliss, Chairman of the House ...

Preston’s Law Signed to Strengthen Penalties Involving Violent Group Assaults

Monday May 12th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Preston’s Law Signed to Strengthen Penalties Involving Violent Group Assaults STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –   Arizona State Representative Matt Gress announced that HB2611, known as Preston’s Law, was signed into law today, delivering a powerful new tool to prosecutors and law enforcement to combat ...

Governor Hobbs Vetoes Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Prevention Legislation

Wednesday May 7th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Hobbs Vetoes Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Prevention Legislation STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  Arizona House Majority Leader Michael Carbone today denounced Governor Katie Hobbs for vetoing HB2449, legislation he sponsored to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse in Arizona’s Medicaid program.“Governor Hobbs ...

Arizona Legislature Approves Resolution Affirming State Sovereignty

Wednesday May 7th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Legislature Approves Resolution Affirming State Sovereignty STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona Legislature has approved House Concurrent Resolution 2049, a measure asserting Arizona’s right to govern without unconstitutional federal interference. The resolution, passed Tuesday by the Senate after clearing the House ...

Governor Hobbs Vetoes Legislation to Increase Local Control Over Groundwater

Tuesday May 6th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Hobbs Vetoes Legislation to Increase Local Control Over Groundwater STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Governor Hobbs on Friday vetoed legislation that would have increased local control over rural groundwater. The bill, HB2572, was sponsored by State Representative Gail Griffin, Chair of the House Committee ...

Hobbs Administration Dysfunction a Symptom of Governor’s Deeper Leadership Failures

Thursday May 1st, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hobbs Administration Dysfunction a Symptom of Governor’s Deeper Leadership Failures STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Majority Leader Michael Carbone issued the following statement today after the resignations of Governor Katie Hobbs’ picks to lead the state’s Medicaid and health agencies:“Governor Hobbs continues to ...

House Advances Responsible Solution to DDD Crisis

Wednesday April 23rd, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Advances Responsible Solution to DDD Crisis STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro issued the following statement after the House passed HB2945, amended legislation to fund and reform the Developmental Disabilities (DDD) program:“The House has overwhelmingly approved a responsible and ...

Hobbs Vetoes Opportunity to Support New Jobs, Economic Development in Rural Arizona through Nuclear Energy

Tuesday April 22nd, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hobbs Vetoes Opportunity to Support New Jobs, Economic Development in Rural Arizona through Nuclear Energy STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –   Governor Katie Hobbs on Friday vetoed HB2774, bipartisan legislation that would have reduced bureaucratic red tape and streamlined the process for large industrial energy users ...

Stolen Valor Act Signed into Law

Tuesday April 22nd, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stolen Valor Act Signed into Law STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  State Representative Walt Blackman celebrated the signing of SB1424, the Master Sergeant Orlando Dona Stolen Valor Act, which makes it a crime to knowingly falsify military service or awards to obtain employment, ...

Arizona House Honors Graduating Class of 2025

Monday April 21st, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona House Honors Graduating Class of 2025 STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  A legislative proclamation sponsored by Republican State Representatives Walt Blackman and David Marshall was read aloud on the House Floor today, congratulating Arizona’s student graduating Class of 2025. The proclamation recognizes the ...

Arizona Enacts Tougher Prison Sentences for Fentanyl Traffickers

Monday April 21st, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Enacts Tougher Prison Sentences for Fentanyl Traffickers STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –   With the fentanyl crisis devastating communities across Arizona, legislation to crack down on high-volume fentanyl traffickers was just signed into law.HB2607, sponsored by Republican State Representative Quang Nguyen, imposes enhanced ...

Governor Hobbs Vetoes Bills that Would Have Strengthened Parental Rights, Protected State Sovereignty, and Preserved Biological Truth

Thursday April 17th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Hobbs Vetoes Bills that Would Have Strengthened Parental Rights, Protected State Sovereignty, and Preserved Biological Truth STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  In another wave of senseless vetoes, Governor Katie Hobbs on Tuesday denied four key pieces of legislation sponsored by Republican State ...

Governor Hobbs Holding Arizona Bills Hostage to Cover Her Own Budget Failures

Thursday April 17th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Hobbs Holding Arizona Bills Hostage to Cover Her Own Budget Failures STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX –  House Speaker Steve Montenegro issued the following statement in response to Governor Katie Hobbs’ announcement that she will halt action on bills:“Governor Hobbs’ decision to hold ...

Arizona Legislature Passes the Stolen Valor Act

Tuesday April 15th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Legislature Passes the Stolen Valor Act STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona Legislature today passed SB1424, the Stolen Valor Act, a tough new law that criminalizes the fraudulent use of military service or honors for personal benefit. The bill now heads ...

Tariffs Aren’t the Problem—They’re the Plan

Monday April 14th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OP-ED: Tariffs Aren’t the Problem—They’re the Plan Op-Ed by State Representative John Gillette I’ve spent my life studying strategy—not just the battlefield kind, but the kind that wins wars before they’re even fought. I served 35 years in the military, from SWAT ...

Representative Tony Rivero Applauds House Passage of SB1543 to Strengthen Arizona’s Competitive Edge

Thursday April 10th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Representative Tony Rivero Applauds House Passage of SB1543 to Strengthen Arizona’s Competitive Edge STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The Arizona House of Representatives today passed SB1543 as amended by a strike-everything amendment championed by State Representative Tony Rivero, Chairman of the House International Affairs Committee. ...

Arizona House of Representatives Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Unleash American Nuclear Energy Dominance

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona House of Representatives Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Unleash American Nuclear Energy Dominance STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Under the leadership of Speaker Steve Montenegro and Majority Leader Michael Carbone, the Arizona House of Representatives has joined a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory ...

Governor’s Veto of HB2012 Undermines Medical Rights Established in Federal Law, Strips Arizonans of Choice

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor’s Veto of HB2012 Undermines Medical Rights Established in Federal Law, Strips Arizonans of Choice STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – State Representative Nick Kupper today issued the following statement after Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed HB2012, legislation he sponsored that would have prohibited Arizona employers, government ...

Representative Rachel Keshel Praises President Trump’s Executive Order to Restore Transparent, Verifiable Elections

Monday, April 7th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Representative Rachel Keshel Praises President Trump’s Executive Order to Restore Transparent, Verifiable Elections STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona State Representative Rachel Keshel issued the following statement today in support of President Donald J. Trump’s March 25th Executive Order, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of ...

House Republicans Take Action to Protect Families with Developmental Disabilities

Monday, April 7th, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House Republicans Take Action to Protect Families with Developmental Disabilities STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro today announced that the House is taking responsible and immediate action to prevent a shutdown of critical services for Arizonans with developmental disabilities ...

Executive Budget Mismanagement Committee Chairman: “The Governor Pulled Her Directors Because She Can’t Defend the Damage She’s Done”

Thursday, April 3rd, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Executive Budget Mismanagement Committee Chairman: “The Governor Pulled Her Directors Because She Can’t Defend the Damage She’s Done” STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – The House Ad Hoc Committee on Executive Budget Mismanagement, chaired by State Representative Matt Gress, concluded its first hearing today ...

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